Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo | Mexico

Odette Virginia Delfín Ortega is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in international business, productivity, and regional development, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. She earned her Ph.D. in International Business and her Master’s Degree in Foreign Trade from the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, further enhancing her global perspective through a postdoctoral stay at Aston University in the United Kingdom. With extensive professional experience in customs operations and logistics management, she transitioned to academia as a full-time Associate Professor, where she has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and institutional leadership. Her scholarly output includes five books, 30 book chapters, and more than 60 articles published in internationally recognized journals, complemented by presentations at major academic forums in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She has held key administrative positions, including Director of the Institute for Economic and Business Research and Coordinator of a CONACYT-recognized graduate program. Her research excellence has earned distinctions such as membership in the National System of Researchers and recognition as an Honorary State Researcher. Currently, she contributes to national academic collaboration as National Technical Secretary of the Mexican Consortium of APEC Study Centers, strengthening ties between academia and regional policy development.

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Featured Publications

Delfín-Ortega, O. V. (2025). Assessing technological and sustainable performance in maritime transport through the SFA metafrontier framework. Discover Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-02200-x

Delfin, O. (2025). Efficiency of APEC region ports: An approach introducing weights restrictions in DEA. Maritime Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1108/MABR-03-2024-0022

Delfín-Ortega, O. (2025). Maritime logistics and economic growth in the context of APEC: A two-stage data envelopment analysis study. Journal of Shipping and Trade.

Navarro Chávez, J. C. L., & Delfín Ortega, O. V. (2025). El acervo de capital en la industria manufacturera de los países de América del Norte: Una estimación a partir del método de inventarios perpetuos con factor de ajuste. Revista Nicolaita de Estudios Económicos. https://doi.org/10.33110/rneev19i1.354

Delfin, O. (2025). Labor, capital, and technology as determinants of productivity in the electrical sector in Mexico during its distribution phase. International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics.

Delfin, O. (2024). La legitimidad democrática en México en el periodo 2018–2021: Una propuesta de índice sintético. Revista Cimexus. https://doi.org/10.33110/cimexus190205

Delfin, O., & Navarro Chávez, J. C. L. (2024). Labor, capital, and technology as determinants of productivity in the electrical sector in Mexico during its distribution phase. International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics.

Prof. Decai Tang | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Published on 26/11/202526/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Prof. Decai Tang | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Research Excellence Award

Hengxing University | China

Professor Tang Decai is an accomplished scholar in management science and engineering, with a strong academic foundation built through degrees in English education, economics, and a PhD in management science and engineering. Over three decades, he has held key academic and administrative roles across major Chinese universities, contributing extensively to teaching, discipline development, and international education. His teaching portfolio spans management, economics, finance, public administration, and Marxist theory, including courses for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students. As a prolific researcher, he has published more than 200 papers in high-impact SSCI/SCI and CSSCI journals, including Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainable Cities and Society, Ecological Indicators, Frontiers in Environmental Science, and Environmental Science and Pollution Research. His research interests cover industrial policy, sustainable development, low-carbon manufacturing, urbanization, service industry development, environmental management, productivity theory, and the knowledge economy. He has led 36 research projects—including provincial talent projects and government-funded studies—and contributed to multiple significant consulting reports that received provincial awards. His scholarly achievements include authoring and co-authoring influential monographs and textbooks and receiving numerous provincial awards for research excellence, teaching, and Party affairs work. Professor Tang’s career reflects a sustained commitment to academic leadership, multidisciplinary scholarship, and impactful contributions to management research and public policy.

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Featured Publications

Zhao, Z., Tang, D., & Li, J. (2025). Driving role of digital finance on economic resilience: Threshold effects of industrial structure upgrading and social security. Economic Change and Restructuring.

Tang, D., Boamah, V., & Ben Amara, D. (2025). Revisiting the Environmental Kuznets Curve in West Africa: A spatial econometric analysis of growth, globalization, and emissions. Journal of Environmental Management.

Tang, D., Boamah, V., Ding, Q., & Bai, J. (2025). Spatial dependencies and long-run dynamics of the Environmental Kuznets Curve in West Africa: An analysis of growth vs. emissions. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Xiang, J., Tang, D., Zhou, Y., & Chen, Q. (2025). Green finance, environmental regulation, and the optimization of industrial structure in China’s Yangtze River economic belt. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Cheng, X., Bian, J., He, D., & Tang, D. (2025). An analysis of agricultural production efficiency of Yellow River Basin based on a three-stage DEA Malmquist model. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Liu, Y., Gherghina, S. C., Liu, H., Tang, D., Yin, C., & Kong, L. (2025). Ownership succession, risk taking and debt financing from the perspective of the institutional environment. PLOS One.

Zhang, X., Tang, D., & Cheng, X. (2025). The inverted U-shaped relationship between judicial development and economic growth: Evidence from China. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Pan, Y., Atsi, E. R., Tang, D., He, D., & Donkor, M. (2025). The synergistic effect of foreign direct investment and renewable energy consumption on environmental pollution mitigation: Evidence from developing countries. Sustainability.

Dai, L., Tang, D., Atsi, E. R., Zhao, M., Zhang, H., Kong, Y., & Zhang, L. (2025). The integration of green finance and logistics: Implications for green industry transformation. Frontiers in Environmental Science.

Tang, D., Obuobi, B., Nketiah, E., & Adu-Gyamfi, G. (2025). Breaking the energy crisis: Does the role of government support impact Ghanaians’ intention to adopt sustainable energy from food waste? Energy.

Prof. Sofia Santos | Inclusive Education and Psychomotor Therapy | Women Researcher Award

Published on 24/11/202524/11/2025 by Leadership and Management

Prof. Sofia Santos | Inclusive Education and Psychomotor Therapy | Women Researcher Award

Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon | Portugal

Ana Sofia Pedrosa Gomes dos Santos is an established scholar in special education and inclusive practices, with a career spanning more than two decades dedicated to advancing intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) research and psychomotor therapy. She holds a Bachelor in Special Education and Rehabilitation, a Master in Special Education, and a PhD in Special Education, and serves as an Associate Professor and active researcher at leading academic institutions. Her work focuses on conceptualization, assessment, and intervention within IDD, emphasizing adaptive behaviour, support intensity, personal outcomes, self-determination, and inclusive education frameworks. She has led and contributed to national and international projects in areas such as mental health, autonomy, physical activity, aging, transitions to adulthood, and community participation for people with IDD. Widely published across high-impact journals, she has authored and coordinated several books and validated key assessment tools used in educational and clinical settings. She has played advisory, evaluation, editorial, and consultancy roles in European and international organizations and has received multiple scientific recognitions for her contributions. Her research continues to influence policy reform, service transformation, and inclusive educational practices, fostering empowerment, self-determination, and improved quality of life for people with disabilities.

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Featured Publications

Santos, S. (2022–present). MOVIMENTE 2.0 [Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership Project]. Erasmus Plus. Grant No. ERASMUS-SPORT-2022-SCP.

Santos, S. (2021–2023). CATIE – Comunidades de Aprendizagem Transformativa para a Inclusão Educativa (Transformative Learning Communities for Educative Inclusion) [Research Contract]. Universidade de Lisboa, Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Educação e Formação. Grant No. CATIE.

Santos, S. (2021–present). Na Rota das Escolas como Comunidades de Aprendizagem para a Inclusão [FCT Research Project]. Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT. Grant No. PTDC/CED-EDG/4650/2021.

Santos, S. (2020–2021). FIT DID [Research Contract]. Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude. Grant No. CP/543/DDT/2020.

Santos, S. (2020–present). Programa de intervenção psicomotora com crianças em idade pré-escolar [FCT Doctoral Grant]. Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Grant No. SFRH/BD/143886/2019.

Santos, S. (2019). Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Educação e Formação [Research Contract]. Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Grant No. UID/CED/04107/2019.

Santos, S. (2019). PROJETO H2O Trissomia – Fase II [Research Contract]. Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude. Grant No. CP/690/DDT/2019.

Santos, S. (2018). PROJETO H2O Trissomia – Fase I [Research Contract]. Instituto Português do Desporto e Juventude. Grant No. CP/602/DD/2018.

Prof. Anil gautam| Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Published on 25/10/202527/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Pro. Anil gautam| Engineering | Best Researcher Award

G B Pant Institute of Technology, Pauri Garhwal | India

Prof. (Dr.) Anil Kumar Gautam is a distinguished scholar and academic leader in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering with extensive experience in antenna design, wireless communications, and microwave engineering. He earned his BE in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Kumaon Institute of Technology and completed his PhD at the Indian Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, focusing on active microstrip antennas for frequency-agile operations. With over two decades of academic experience, he has served as Professor at G B Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, and Gautam Buddha University, holding key administrative positions including Dean, Head of Department, and Registrar. Dr. Gautam’s research expertise spans microstrip antennas, DGS microstrip antennas, ultrawideband (UWB) antennas, reconfigurable antennas, circularly polarized antennas, and MIMO/massive MIMO systems. He has supervised several PhD theses on advanced antenna design and wireless applications. Recognized for his contributions, he has received prestigious awards such as the Governor’s Award for Best Research Paper (2019), Education Leadership Award (2018), and was nominated for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science & Technology. Prof. Gautam actively contributes to the academic community as an editor and member of professional societies including IEEE, IETE, and multiple university boards. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, advancing antenna technology and wireless communication systems globally.

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Featured Publications

Chandel, R., Gautam, A. K., & Rambabu, K. (2018). Tapered fed compact UWB MIMO-diversity antenna with dual band-notched characteristics. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 66(4), 1677–1684.

Gautam, A. K., Yadav, S., & Kanaujia, B. K. (2013). A CPW-fed compact UWB microstrip antenna. IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 12, 151–154.

Gautam, A. K., Kumar, L., Kanaujia, B. K., & Rambabu, K. (2015). Design of compact F-shaped slot triple-band antenna for WLAN/WiMAX applications. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64(3), 1101–1105.

Farswan, A., Gautam, A. K., Kanaujia, B. K., & Rambabu, K. (2015). Design of Koch fractal circularly polarized antenna for handheld UHF RFID reader applications. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 64(2), 771–775.

Gautam, A. K., Yadav, S., & Rambabu, K. (2018). Design of ultra‐compact UWB antenna with band‐notched characteristics for MIMO applications. IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, 12(12), 1895–1900.

Chandel, R., & Gautam, A. K. (2016). Compact MIMO/diversity slot antenna for UWB applications with band‐notched characteristic. Electronics Letters, 52(5), 336–338.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Amini | Adaptive Leadership | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

Published on 25/10/2025 by Leadership and Management

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alireza Amini | Adaptive Leadership | Excellence in Leadership and Management Award

Shiraz University | Iran

Dr. Alireza Amini is an Associate Professor at Shiraz University with a strong academic foundation in behavioral and business management. He earned his Ph.D. in Behavioral Management from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, where his doctoral research explored stewardship behavior characteristics in organizational contexts. His master’s degree in Business Management and bachelor’s in Public Management were both obtained from the University of Tehran, complemented by a postdoctoral research position focused on organizational behavior. Dr. Amini’s research primarily centers on behavioral management, human resource development, organizational behavior, and the interface between academia and industry. He has led several applied research projects in collaboration with the Fars Regional Electricity Company, addressing employee training needs, occupational profiling, and retirement satisfaction. Recognized nationally for his scholarly excellence, Dr. Amini has received multiple awards, including the Top Young Researcher Award at Shiraz University and the Ministry of Science’s recognition as a leading technology researcher in humanities and arts. In addition, he serves as Assistant Editor of the Iranian Journal of Management Studies (IJMS). Through his research and mentorship, Dr. Amini continues to bridge academic insights with practical industry applications, contributing significantly to Iran’s management and organizational development landscape.

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Featured Publications

Amini, A., Darani, M., Afshani, M., & Amini, Z. (2012). Effectiveness of marketing strategies and corporate image on brand equity as a sustainable competitive advantage. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 4(2), 192–205.

Mortazavi, S., Shalbaf Yazdi, S. V., & Amini, A. (2012). The role of the psychological capital on quality of work life and organization performance. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, 4, 90.

Amini, A., & Alimohammadlou, M. (2021). Toward equation structural modeling: An integration of interpretive structural modeling and structural equation modeling. Journal of Management Analytics, 8(4), 693–714.

Karimi Mazidi, A. R., Amini, A., & Latifi, M. (2014). The impact of information technology capability on firm performance: A focus on employee-customer profit chain. Interdisciplinary Journal of Management Studies, 7(1), 95–120.

Mostafa, K., Batool, R., Parvaneh, P., & Alireza, A. (2013). Identify and ranking factors affecting Bank Maskan service quality using Kano model. Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 22.

Amini, A., & Mortazavi, S. (2012). Effectiveness of psychological capital on mistake management culture as a resource for learning in organization. International Journal of Human Sciences, 9(2), 339–348.

Amini, A., & Mortazavi, S. (2013). The impact of the broadcasting mistake management culture in a healthy organization on the quality of the personnel work life. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), 7(3), 507.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award

Published on 30/09/2025 by Leadership and Management

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Sabry | Decision-making and Problem-solving | Best Research Article Award

Benha University | Egypt

Dr. Ibrahim Sabry is an accomplished academic and researcher in the field of mechanical and production engineering, with a strong focus on welding technologies and advanced manufacturing processes. He earned his B.Sc. in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from Menoufia University, followed by an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in the same field from Tanta University, where his research centered on friction stir welding and its applications in aluminum alloys. With extensive academic experience, he has served as Lecturer at the Modern Academy for Engineering and Technology and currently holds the position of Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Benha University. His professional expertise also includes consultancy in welding and heat treatment processes, notably contributing to large-scale industrial projects such as the El-Burullus Power Station in Egypt. Dr. Sabry has authored several academic books covering diverse topics including multi-criteria decision-making, engineering drawing, advanced forming techniques, and production engineering. His research interests span friction stir welding, production aids design, and mechanical design optimization. Recognized for his contributions to teaching, research, and consultancy, he continues to advance the integration of theoretical and applied aspects of production engineering to meet modern industrial challenges.

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Featured Publications

Sabry, I., Awayssa, O., Mourad, A.-H. I., Naseri, M., & Hewidy, A. (2025). Enhancement of the mechanical characteristics for Inconel 700 alloy using friction stir welding with a unique tool shape. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I. (2024). Exploring the effect of friction stir welding parameters on the strength of AA2024 and A356-T6 aluminum alloys. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Alkhedher, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Analysis of variance and grey relational analysis application methods for the selection and optimization problem in 6061-T6 flange friction stir welding process parameters. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., Singh, V. P., Mourad, A.-H. I., & Hewidy, A. (2024). Flange joining using friction stir welding and tungsten inert gas welding of AA6082: A comparison based on joint performance. International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture.

Sabry, I., El-Deeb, M. S. S., Hewidy, A. M., & ElWakil, M. (2024). Mechanical and tribological behaviours of friction stir welding using various strengthening techniques. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., Hewidy, A. M., Naseri, M., & Mourad, A.-H. I. (2024). Optimization of process parameters of metal inert gas welding process on aluminum alloy 6063 pipes using Taguchi-TOPSIS approach. Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems.

Sabry, I., El-Attar, T., & Hewidy, A. M. (2024). Optimization of fused deposition modelling acrylonitrile-co-butadiene-co-styrene parameters using ANOVA and hybrid GRA–TOPSIS. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 50(1), 66–77.

Mrs. Naima Rahiel | Change Management | Young Researcher Award

Published on 29/09/2025 by Leadership and Management

Mrs. Naima Rahiel | Change Management | Young Researcher Award

QARTZ, Université Paris 8 | France

Naima Rahiel is a dedicated doctoral researcher in Industrial Engineering and Productics at ED CLI, Université Paris 8, where she has been engaged in advanced studies since January 2022. She holds both a Master’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from IMSI, Université Oran 2, Algeria, obtained in 2020 and 2018 respectively. Her academic journey reflects a consistent commitment to the development of expertise in industrial systems, process optimization, and innovative engineering solutions. Professionally, she has gained valuable experience through academic and applied research in industrial engineering, emphasizing areas such as production systems, operations management, and industrial productics. Her research interests lie in digital transformation of industries, sustainable manufacturing, quality management, lean systems, and the integration of advanced technologies to improve industrial performance. Rahiel has participated in collaborative projects and academic exchanges that highlight her capacity to work across interdisciplinary teams, bringing analytical skills and innovative thinking to complex industrial challenges. She has been recognized for her academic achievements and contributions to research, receiving distinctions that reflect her scholarly excellence. Moving forward, she aims to contribute to the advancement of industrial engineering research and to promote sustainable and efficient industrial practices in both academic and applied contexts.

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Featured Publications

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2024). Healthcare supply chain: Resilience qualitative evaluation. Hospital Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Healthcare.

Rahiel, N., El Mhamedi, A., Hachemi, K., Aouffen, N., & Rahiel, I. (2025). Resilience of the hospital supply chain: A case study-based approach on safety stock. Environment Systems and Decisions, 45(4), 56.

Rahiel, N., Addouche, S. A., El Mhamedi, A., & Hachemi, K. (2025). Function-based modeling for reactive optimization of healthcare resource reallocation. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Prof Na Luo | linguistics | Best Researcher Award

Published on 08/05/202508/05/2025 by Leadership and Management

Prof Na Luo | linguistics | Best Researcher Award

Lanzhou University, China

Author Profile

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🌱 Early Academic Pursuits

Na (Laura) Luo’s journey in academia began with a solid foundation in language studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Scientific English from West China University of Medical Sciences in 1996. This academic choice highlighted her keen interest in bridging the gap between language and science, a theme that would later characterize her career. Her pursuit of advanced education led her to Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, where she obtained a Master of Law in Civil and Commercial Law in 2003. Her thesis work under the supervision of Dr. Jinlong Zhao further refined her analytical and linguistic skills, offering her a multidisciplinary perspective.

🎓 Professional Endeavors

Na (Laura) Luo’s academic career officially commenced in 1996 at Wuhan University of Science and Technology, where she served as an Assistant Lecturer. Her teaching responsibilities, which included general and medical English, laid the groundwork for her expertise in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Over the years, her dedication and pedagogical excellence earned her promotions to Lecturer, Associate Professor, and eventually Professor of English.

Her tenure at The University of Hong Kong as a doctoral candidate between 2013 and 2017 was transformative. Under the mentorship of Prof. Ken Hyland, she completed her Ph.D. in English, with a thesis titled “Chinese scientists writing for international publication: The use of mediation services.” Her outstanding research during this period was recognized with the Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student for 2016-2017.

🌐 Contributions and Research Focus

Laura Luo has made substantial contributions to the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Her research primarily explores the challenges faced by non-native English authors, particularly Chinese scientists, in publishing their work internationally. Her expertise extends to the study of writing feedback tools, text mediation services, and ESP teacher education.

She has led several research projects as a Principal Investigator, including a notable project funded by the National Social Science Fund of China on text mediation services for Chinese scientific authors. Her work has consistently aimed at enhancing the accessibility of international publication for Chinese researchers.

🏆 Accolades and Recognition

Throughout her career, Na (Laura) Luo has been recognized for her academic excellence and research impact. Her doctoral research received the Award for Outstanding Research Postgraduate Student for 2016-2017 at The University of Hong Kong. Her expertise and dedication to teaching and research have also been acknowledged through her steady rise in academic positions, culminating in her current role as a Professor of English at Lanzhou University.

🌏 Impact and Influence

Na (Laura) Luo’s work has significantly impacted the field of academic writing and publication for non-native English authors. Through her research on writing feedback tools and text mediation services, she has provided crucial insights into improving the clarity, quality, and international reach of academic publications.

Her influence extends beyond her research, as she has also mentored numerous graduate students, helping them navigate the complexities of academic writing and publication. Her role as an educator has enabled her to directly impact the next generation of scholars.

🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions

As a Professor of English at Lanzhou University, Na (Laura) Luo continues to shape the academic landscape through her teaching, supervision, and research. Her ongoing work on writing feedback tools, such as the study of LLMs ChatGPT and Doubao, demonstrates her commitment to exploring innovative solutions for academic challenges.

Looking ahead, her research is poised to further enhance the understanding of EAP and ESP, particularly in the context of Chinese academia’s integration into the global research community.

📝Notable Publications

Writing conferences via an online meeting platform

Author: Na Luo
Journal: ELT Journal
Year: 2023

Teacher behaviour and student engagement with L2 writing feedback: a case study

Author: Na Luo
Journal: International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching
Year: 2023

Self-assessment complements peer assessment for undergraduate students in an academic writing task

Authors: Choo Mui Cheong, Na Luo, Xinhua Zhu, Qi Lu, Wei Wei
Journal: Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education
Year: 2023